As a crocheter, you may be wondering how to tr3tog in crochet.
Treble crochet 3 together (tr3tog) is a stitch that looks complicated but is actually quite simple once you get the hang of it.
In this post we’ll cover everything from what tr3tog is and how to do it, to materials needed, abbreviations used for tr3tog, alternative treble decreases and step-by-step photo tutorial as well as a video tutorial.
So if you’ve ever been unsure about how to tr3tog in crochet then look no further!
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What is the tr3tog or Treble Crochet 3 Together
The tr3tog or treble crochet 3 together is an easy way to decrease 2 stitches when crocheting treble crochet stitches.
The treble crochet stitch is one of the basic crochet stitches that are the building blocks of crochet.
You can crochet the tr3tog in just 8 simple steps.
The steps of the tr3tog:
- Yarn over 2 times.
- Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the crochet hook.
- Repeat step 3.
- Repeat step 1 – 4.
- Repeat step 1 – 4. You have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over.
- Pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
Materials Needed
To crochet the tr3tog you can use any crochet hook size and yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested.
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Treble Crochet 3 Together Abbreviations
The treble crochet 3 together is abbreviated tr3tog in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
tr3tog Crochet Chart Symbol
The treble crochet 3 together chart symbol is related to the treble crochet (tr) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “T” with three legs. On each leg you have a two lines across it representing the yarn overs you do on treble crochet stitches.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Photo showing the tr3tog crochet stitch chart symbol.
Alternative Treble Crochet Decreases
- If you want to decrease more or less than 2 treble stitches, see the tutorials on tr2tog or tr4tog.
- If you’re interested in an alternative way to decrease 1 treble crochet stitch, look at the invisible double crochet decrease.
- Learn everything there is to know about decreasing treble crochet stitches in the overview post.
- Or learn about all crochet decreases, including how to decrease for single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc).
Treble Crochet 3 Together Step By Step Photo Tutorial
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the tr3tog (us terms), a tr decrease stitch, in a few easy steps. Grab your crochet hook and let’s get started with this easy way to decrease 2 crochet stitches.
How To Tr3tog In Crochet – Treble Crochet 3 Together
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Instructions
- Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the first stitch, you have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 2 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the second stitch, you have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the third stitch, you have 6 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
- Pull yarn through all the loops on the crochet hook. You have now finished the treble crochet three together and have decreased 2 stitches.
Notes
Treble Crochet Three Together Video Tutorial
Find a quick video tutorial showing the treble decrease on Youtube:
Commonly Asked Questions About tr3tog
Is the treble crochet 3 together the same as a cluster stitch?
No, a treble crochet cluster stitch is typically worked into 1 stitch, while the treble crochet 3 together is used to decrease stitches and are worked over 3 stitches.
Treble Crochet Decreases – Step-By-Step Tutorials
- Treble Crochet 2 Together (tr2tog)
- Treble Crochet 3 Together (this tutorial)
- Treble Crochet 4 Together (tr4tog)
- Invisible Treble Crochet Decrease
